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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 44.35 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 44.35 and 22.75 is: 34.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 44.35 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/44.35 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 44.35 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 1,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008.79/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.17

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