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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.72, 40.98 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.72, 40.98 and 23.24 is: 32.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.72 : 40.98 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.72/40.98 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.72x = 40.98 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.72x = 952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.38/29.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.04

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