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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.65, 40.96 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.65, 40.96 and 24.22 is: 33.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.65 : 40.96 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.65/40.96 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.65x = 40.96 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.65x = 992.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.05/29.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.46

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