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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 40.11 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 40.11 and 22.13 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 40.11 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/40.11 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 40.11 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.43/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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