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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.24, 43.79 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.24, 43.79 and 22.80 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.24 : 43.79 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.24/43.79 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.24x = 43.79 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.24x = 998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.30/29.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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