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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.32, 40.44 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.32, 40.44 and 22.04 is: 30.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.32 : 40.44 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.32/40.44 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.32x = 40.44 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.32x = 891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.30/29.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.40

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