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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 44.90 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 44.90 and 23.16 is: 34.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 44.90 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/44.90 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 44.90 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039.88/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.73

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