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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 44.45 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 44.45 and 23.93 is: 35.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 44.45 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/44.45 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 44.45 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 1,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063.74/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.82

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