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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.89, 44.76 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.89, 44.76 and 23.14 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.89 : 44.76 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.89/44.76 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.89x = 44.76 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.89x = 1,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035.75/29.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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