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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.55, 44.49 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.55, 44.49 and 22.87 is: 34.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.55 : 44.49 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.55/44.49 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.55x = 44.49 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.55x = 1,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017.49/29.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.43

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