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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.80, 41.13 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.80, 41.13 and 23.69 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.80 : 41.13 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.80/41.13 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.80x = 41.13 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.80x = 974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.37/29.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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