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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.80, 41.08 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.80, 41.08 and 22.50 is: 31.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.80 : 41.08 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.80/41.08 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.80x = 41.08 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.80x = 924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.30/29.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.02

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