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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.89, 44.84 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.89, 44.84 and 15.65 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.89 : 44.84 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.89/44.84 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.89x = 44.84 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.89x = 701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.75/29.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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