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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.06, 40.15 and 23.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.06, 40.15 and 23.25 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.06 : 40.15 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.06/40.15 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.06x = 40.15 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.06x = 933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.49/29.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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