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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.71, 40.99 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.71, 40.99 and 23.29 is: 32.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.71 : 40.99 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.71/40.99 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.71x = 40.99 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.71x = 954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.66/29.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.13

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