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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 41.18 and 22.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 41.18 and 22.93 is: 31.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 41.18 = 22.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/41.18 = 22.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 41.18 × 22.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.26/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.65

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