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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 40.10 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 40.10 and 22.94 is: 31.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 40.10 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/40.10 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 40.10 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 919.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.89/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.61

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