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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 40.83 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 40.83 and 22.69 is: 31.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 40.83 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/40.83 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 40.83 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.43/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.28

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