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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 40.96 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 40.96 and 22.28 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 40.96 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/40.96 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 40.96 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.59/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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