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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.54, 44.33 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.54, 44.33 and 15.11 is: 22.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.54 : 44.33 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.54/44.33 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.54x = 44.33 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.54x = 669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.53/29.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.66

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