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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 40.80 and 23.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 40.80 and 23.12 is: 31.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 40.80 = 23.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/40.80 = 23.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 40.80 × 23.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.30/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.87

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