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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.88, 45 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.88, 45 and 23.94 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.88 : 45 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.88/45 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.88x = 45 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.88x = 1,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077.30/29.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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