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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.23, 40.34 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.23, 40.34 and 16.95 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.23 : 40.34 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.23/40.34 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.23x = 40.34 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.23x = 683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.76/29.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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