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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.89, 44.82 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.89, 44.82 and 15.64 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.89 : 44.82 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.89/44.82 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.89x = 44.82 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.89x = 700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.98/29.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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