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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.59, 40.77 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.59, 40.77 and 23.78 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.59 : 40.77 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.59/40.77 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.59x = 40.77 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.59x = 969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.61/29.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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