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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.33, 43.95 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.33, 43.95 and 23.33 is: 34.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.33 : 43.95 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.33/43.95 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.33x = 43.95 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.33x = 1,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.35/29.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.96

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