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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 44.36 and 22.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 44.36 and 22.00 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 44.36 = 22.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/44.36 = 22.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 44.36 × 22.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.70/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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