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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.69, 44.48 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.69, 44.48 and 22.92 is: 34.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.69 : 44.48 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.69/44.48 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.69x = 44.48 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.69x = 1,019.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.37/29.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.34

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