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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.69, 41.04 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.69, 41.04 and 22.87 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.69 : 41.04 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.69/41.04 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.69x = 41.04 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.69x = 938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.64/29.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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