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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.11, 40.16 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.11, 40.16 and 22.96 is: 31.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 40.16 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/40.16 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 40.16 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.86/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.67

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