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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.89, 41.20 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.89, 41.20 and 22.10 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.89 : 41.20 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.89/41.20 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.89x = 41.20 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.89x = 910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.41/29.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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