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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.43, 40.50 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.43, 40.50 and 23.94 is: 32.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.43 : 40.50 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.43/40.50 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.43x = 40.50 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.43x = 969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.57/29.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.94

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