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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 45 and 23.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 45 and 23.23 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 45 = 23.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/45 = 23.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 45 × 23.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 1,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.35/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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