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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 43.94 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 43.94 and 22.55 is: 33.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 43.94 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/43.94 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 43.94 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.68/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.82

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