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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.46, 40.74 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.46, 40.74 and 22.23 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.46 : 40.74 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.46/40.74 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.46x = 40.74 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.46x = 905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.65/29.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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