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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.98, 41.34 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.98, 41.34 and 22.70 is: 31.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.98 : 41.34 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.98/41.34 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.98x = 41.34 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.98x = 938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.42/29.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.30

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