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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.25, 40.26 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.25, 40.26 and 22.68 is: 31.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.25 : 40.26 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.25/40.26 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.25x = 40.26 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.25x = 913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.10/29.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.22

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