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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 40.58 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 40.58 and 22.16 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 40.58 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/40.58 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 40.58 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.25/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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