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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.47, 44.17 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.47, 44.17 and 22.22 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.47 : 44.17 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.47/44.17 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.47x = 44.17 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.47x = 981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.46/29.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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