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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 41.22 and 23.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 41.22 and 23.81 is: 32.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 41.22 = 23.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/41.22 = 23.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 41.22 × 23.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.45/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.73

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