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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.61, 44.42 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.61, 44.42 and 15.91 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.61 : 44.42 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.61/44.42 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.61x = 44.42 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.61x = 706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.53/29.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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