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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 41.31 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 41.31 and 23.05 is: 31.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 41.31 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/41.31 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 41.31 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.20/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.82

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