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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.79, 44.48 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.79, 44.48 and 23.71 is: 35.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.79 : 44.48 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.79/44.48 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.79x = 44.48 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.79x = 1,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054.62/29.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.40

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