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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.20, 40.12 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.20, 40.12 and 23.73 is: 32.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.20 : 40.12 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.20/40.12 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.20x = 40.12 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.20x = 951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.73/29.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.59

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