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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.61, 40.87 and 23.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.61, 40.87 and 23.49 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.61 : 40.87 = 23.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.61/40.87 = 23.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.61x = 40.87 × 23.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.61x = 960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.07/29.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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