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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.50, 40.70 and 22.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.50, 40.70 and 22.57 is: 31.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.50 : 40.70 = 22.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.50/40.70 = 22.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.50x = 40.70 × 22.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.50x = 918.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.60/29.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.14

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