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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.32, 44.06 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.32, 44.06 and 22.28 is: 33.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.32 : 44.06 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.32/44.06 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.32x = 44.06 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.32x = 981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.66/29.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.48

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