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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.48, 40.66 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.48, 40.66 and 22.22 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.48 : 40.66 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.48/40.66 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.48x = 40.66 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.48x = 903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.47/29.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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