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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 44.01 and 22.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 44.01 and 22.57 is: 33.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 44.01 = 22.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/44.01 = 22.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 44.01 × 22.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.31/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.85

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