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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 40.78 and 22.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 40.78 and 22.25 is: 30.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 40.78 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/40.78 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 40.78 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.31/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.64

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