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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.56, 40.82 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.56, 40.82 and 23.74 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.56 : 40.82 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.56/40.82 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.56x = 40.82 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.56x = 969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.07/29.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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