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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 39.96 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 39.96 and 22.01 is: 30.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 39.96 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/39.96 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 39.96 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.32/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.30

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