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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.33 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.33 and 29.22 is: 43.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.33 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.33 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.33 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 1,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295.18/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.52

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