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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.85, 41.17 and 22.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.85, 41.17 and 22.93 is: 31.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.85 : 41.17 = 22.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.85/41.17 = 22.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.85x = 41.17 × 22.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.85x = 944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.03/29.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.63

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