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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.37, 43.99 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.37, 43.99 and 22.14 is: 33.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.37 : 43.99 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.37/43.99 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.37x = 43.99 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.37x = 973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.94/29.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.16

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