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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 44.40 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 44.40 and 23.22 is: 34.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 44.40 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/44.40 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 44.40 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 1,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030.97/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.71

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