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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.02, 39.94 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.02, 39.94 and 22.45 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.02 : 39.94 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.02/39.94 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.02x = 39.94 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.02x = 896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.65/29.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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