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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.61, 40.84 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.61, 40.84 and 22.69 is: 31.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.61 : 40.84 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.61/40.84 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.61x = 40.84 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.61x = 926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.66/29.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.30

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