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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 40.89 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 40.89 and 22.37 is: 30.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 40.89 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/40.89 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 40.89 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.65/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.88

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