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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 41.33 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 41.33 and 22.68 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 41.33 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/41.33 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 41.33 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.36/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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