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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.58, 40.78 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.58, 40.78 and 23.76 is: 32.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.58 : 40.78 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.58/40.78 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.58x = 40.78 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.58x = 968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968.96/29.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.76

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