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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 43.49 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 43.49 and 22.59 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 43.49 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/43.49 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 43.49 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.50/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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