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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.78, 44.57 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.78, 44.57 and 22.17 is: 33.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.78 : 44.57 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.78/44.57 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.78x = 44.57 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.78x = 988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.01/29.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.18

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