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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 41.34 and 22.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 41.34 and 22.66 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 41.34 = 22.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/41.34 = 22.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 41.34 × 22.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.76/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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