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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.68, 40.92 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.68, 40.92 and 23.14 is: 31.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.68 : 40.92 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.68/40.92 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.68x = 40.92 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.68x = 946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.89/29.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.90

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