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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 41.05 and 22.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 41.05 and 22.00 is: 30.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 41.05 = 22.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/41.05 = 22.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 41.05 × 22.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.16/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.34

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