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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.72, 44.51 and 22.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.72, 44.51 and 22.93 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.72 : 44.51 = 22.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.72/44.51 = 22.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.72x = 44.51 × 22.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.72x = 1,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020.39/29.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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