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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 41.04 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 41.04 and 22.35 is: 30.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 41.04 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/41.04 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 41.04 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.24/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.85

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