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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.29, 43.84 and 22.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.29, 43.84 and 22.49 is: 33.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.29 : 43.84 = 22.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.29/43.84 = 22.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.29x = 43.84 × 22.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.29x = 985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.96/29.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.66

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