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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 40.38 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 40.38 and 23.19 is: 31.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 40.38 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/40.38 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 40.38 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 936.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.41/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.92

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