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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 40.91 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 40.91 and 22.38 is: 30.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 40.91 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/40.91 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 40.91 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.30/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.85

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