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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 40.44 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 40.44 and 23.22 is: 32.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 40.44 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/40.44 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 40.44 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.02/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.00

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