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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 41.25 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 41.25 and 22.15 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 41.25 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/41.25 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 41.25 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.69/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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