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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 39.90 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 39.90 and 23.58 is: 32.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 39.90 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/39.90 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 39.90 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.84/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.40

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