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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.79, 41.13 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.79, 41.13 and 23.40 is: 32.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.79 : 41.13 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.79/41.13 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.79x = 41.13 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.79x = 962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.44/29.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.31

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