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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.74, 44.57 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.74, 44.57 and 15.31 is: 22.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.74 : 44.57 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.74/44.57 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.74x = 44.57 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.74x = 682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.24/29.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.94

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