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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 44.81 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 44.81 and 15.65 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 44.81 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/44.81 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 44.81 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.97/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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