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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.11, 40.20 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.11, 40.20 and 23.65 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 40.20 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/40.20 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 40.20 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.73/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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