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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.02, 40.02 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.02, 40.02 and 22.11 is: 30.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.02 : 40.02 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.02/40.02 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.02x = 40.02 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.02x = 884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.76/29.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.49

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