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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.42, 44 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.42, 44 and 22.58 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.42 : 44 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.42/44 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.42x = 44 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.42x = 993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.52/29.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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