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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.36, 44 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.36, 44 and 23.64 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.36 : 44 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.36/44 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.36x = 44 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.36x = 1,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040.16/29.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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