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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 40.10 and 23.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 40.10 and 23.85 is: 32.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 40.10 = 23.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/40.10 = 23.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 40.10 × 23.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.27/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.95

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