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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.71, 40.99 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.71, 40.99 and 22.44 is: 30.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.71 : 40.99 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.71/40.99 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.71x = 40.99 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.71x = 919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.86/29.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.96

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