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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.12, 40.11 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.12, 40.11 and 22.19 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.12 : 40.11 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.12/40.11 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.12x = 40.11 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.12x = 889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.84/29.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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