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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.23, 40.25 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.23, 40.25 and 22.75 is: 31.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.23 : 40.25 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.23/40.25 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.23x = 40.25 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.23x = 915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.49/29.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.33

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