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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.60 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.60 and 15.32 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.60 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.60 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.60 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 683.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.27/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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