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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.56, 40.77 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.56, 40.77 and 22.18 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.56 : 40.77 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.56/40.77 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.56x = 40.77 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.56x = 904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.28/29.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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