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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 45.03 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 45.03 and 22.35 is: 33.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 45.03 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/45.03 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 45.03 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 1,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006.48/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.64

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