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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 44.04 and 22.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 44.04 and 22.56 is: 33.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 44.04 = 22.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/44.04 = 22.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 44.04 × 22.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.54/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.86

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