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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29, 43.70 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29, 43.70 and 22.30 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29 : 43.70 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29/43.70 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29x = 43.70 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29x = 974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.51/29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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