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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.27, 43.80 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.27, 43.80 and 23.27 is: 34.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.27 : 43.80 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.27/43.80 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.27x = 43.80 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.27x = 1,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.23/29.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.82

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