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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.84, 41.18 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.84, 41.18 and 23.99 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.84 : 41.18 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.84/41.18 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.84x = 41.18 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.84x = 987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.58/29.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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