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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.45, 44.15 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.45, 44.15 and 15.93 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.45 : 44.15 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.45/44.15 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.45x = 44.15 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.45x = 703.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.23/29.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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