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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.58, 40.76 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.58, 40.76 and 22.67 is: 31.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.58 : 40.76 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.58/40.76 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.58x = 40.76 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.58x = 924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.03/29.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.24

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