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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 41.11 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 41.11 and 22.44 is: 31.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 41.11 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/41.11 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 41.11 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.51/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.03

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