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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.22, 40.35 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.22, 40.35 and 23.39 is: 32.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.22 : 40.35 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.22/40.35 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.22x = 40.35 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.22x = 943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.69/29.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.30

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