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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.75, 44.54 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.75, 44.54 and 22.12 is: 33.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.75 : 44.54 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.75/44.54 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.75x = 44.54 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.75x = 985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.02/29.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.11

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