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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 44.23 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 44.23 and 15.25 is: 22.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 44.23 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/44.23 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 44.23 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.51/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.84

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