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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 40 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 40 and 23.28 is: 32.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 40 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/40 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 40 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.20/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.07

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