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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 41.31 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 41.31 and 23.79 is: 32.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 41.31 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/41.31 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 41.31 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.76/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.86

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