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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.68, 44.55 and 23.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.68, 44.55 and 23.98 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.68 : 44.55 = 23.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.68/44.55 = 23.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.68x = 44.55 × 23.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.68x = 1,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.28/29.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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