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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.42, 44.06 and 22.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.42, 44.06 and 22.66 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.42 : 44.06 = 22.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.42/44.06 = 22.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.42x = 44.06 × 22.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.42x = 998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.40/29.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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