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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 40.71 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 40.71 and 22.61 is: 31.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 40.71 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/40.71 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 40.71 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.45/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.17

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