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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 40.40 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 40.40 and 22.04 is: 30.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 40.40 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/40.40 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 40.40 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.42/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.39

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