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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 43.58 and 23.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 43.58 and 23.63 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 43.58 = 23.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/43.58 = 23.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 43.58 × 23.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 1,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029.64/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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