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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.65, 40.89 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.65, 40.89 and 22.77 is: 31.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.65 : 40.89 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.65/40.89 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.65x = 40.89 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.65x = 931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.07/29.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.40

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