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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.88, 44.75 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.88, 44.75 and 23.11 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.88 : 44.75 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.88/44.75 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.88x = 44.75 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.88x = 1,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034.17/29.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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