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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.40, 44.06 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.40, 44.06 and 22.26 is: 33.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.40 : 44.06 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.40/44.06 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.40x = 44.06 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.40x = 980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.78/29.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.36

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