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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 40.10 and 23.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 40.10 and 23.90 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 40.10 = 23.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/40.10 = 23.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 40.10 × 23.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.27/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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