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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.16, 40.23 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.16, 40.23 and 23.70 is: 32.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.16 : 40.23 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.16/40.23 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.16x = 40.23 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.16x = 953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.13/29.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.69

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