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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 41.32 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 41.32 and 22.61 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 41.32 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/41.32 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 41.32 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.25/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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