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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.02, 40.04 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.02, 40.04 and 23.56 is: 32.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.02 : 40.04 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.02/40.04 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.02x = 40.04 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.02x = 943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.34/29.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.51

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