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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.98, 45.02 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.98, 45.02 and 22.76 is: 34.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.98 : 45.02 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.98/45.02 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.98x = 45.02 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.98x = 1,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.66/29.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.18

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