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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.80, 44.51 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.80, 44.51 and 23.77 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.80 : 44.51 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.80/44.51 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.80x = 44.51 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.80x = 1,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.00/29.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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