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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.31, 43.98 and 22.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.31, 43.98 and 22.56 is: 33.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.31 : 43.98 = 22.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.31/43.98 = 22.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.31x = 43.98 × 22.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.31x = 992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.19/29.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.85

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