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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.50, 44.27 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.50, 44.27 and 15.25 is: 22.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.50 : 44.27 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.50/44.27 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.50x = 44.27 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.50x = 675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.12/29.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.89

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