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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.13, 40.19 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.13, 40.19 and 23.33 is: 32.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.13 : 40.19 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.13/40.19 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.13x = 40.19 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.13x = 937.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.32/29.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.18

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