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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.16, 40.21 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.16, 40.21 and 23.05 is: 31.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.16 : 40.21 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.16/40.21 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.16x = 40.21 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.16x = 926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.96/29.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.79

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