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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 44.82 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 44.82 and 15.44 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 44.82 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/44.82 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 44.82 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.02/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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