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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 44 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 44 and 22.32 is: 33.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 44 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/44 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 44 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.08/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.36

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