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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.11, 43.57 and 22.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.11, 43.57 and 22.31 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 43.57 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/43.57 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 43.57 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.72/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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