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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 44.79 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 44.79 and 23.89 is: 35.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 44.79 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/44.79 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 44.79 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 1,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070.03/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.76

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