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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 44.75 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 44.75 and 22.70 is: 33.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 44.75 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/44.75 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 44.75 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 1,015.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015.99/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.95

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