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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 40.06 and 22.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 40.06 and 22.57 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 40.06 = 22.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/40.06 = 22.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 40.06 × 22.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.15/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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