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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 40.69 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 40.69 and 22.53 is: 31.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 40.69 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/40.69 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 40.69 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.75/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.14

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