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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.15, 40.16 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.15, 40.16 and 27.22 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.15 : 40.16 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.15/40.16 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.15x = 40.16 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.15x = 1,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.16/29.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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