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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.63, 44.66 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.63, 44.66 and 23.66 is: 35.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.63 : 44.66 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.63/44.66 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.63x = 44.66 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.63x = 1,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056.31/29.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.65

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