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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 40.18 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 40.18 and 23.30 is: 32.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 40.18 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/40.18 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 40.18 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.99/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.18

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