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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.47, 44.16 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.47, 44.16 and 23.47 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.47 : 44.16 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.47/44.16 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.47x = 44.16 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.47x = 1,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.44/29.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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