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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 40.41 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 40.41 and 22.05 is: 30.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 40.41 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/40.41 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 40.41 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.04/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.37

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