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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.50, 44.22 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.50, 44.22 and 15.97 is: 23.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.50 : 44.22 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.50/44.22 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.50x = 44.22 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.50x = 706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.19/29.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.94

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