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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 43.78 and 22.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 43.78 and 22.46 is: 33.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 43.78 = 22.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/43.78 = 22.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 43.78 × 22.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.30/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.61

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