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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.74, 44.55 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.74, 44.55 and 23.32 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.74 : 44.55 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.74/44.55 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.74x = 44.55 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.74x = 1,038.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038.91/29.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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