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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 40.59 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 40.59 and 23.61 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 40.59 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/40.59 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 40.59 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.37/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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