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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.59, 40.84 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.59, 40.84 and 22.67 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.59 : 40.84 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.59/40.84 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.59x = 40.84 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.59x = 925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.73/29.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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