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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 40.78 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 40.78 and 23.10 is: 31.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 40.78 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/40.78 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 40.78 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.02/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.91

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