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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.80, 44.63 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.80, 44.63 and 22.98 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.80 : 44.63 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.80/44.63 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.80x = 44.63 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.80x = 1,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.60/29.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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