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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 40.99 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 40.99 and 23.58 is: 32.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 40.99 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/40.99 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 40.99 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.54/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.51

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