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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 44.96 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 44.96 and 23.27 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 44.96 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/44.96 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 44.96 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.88/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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