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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 41.39 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 41.39 and 22.64 is: 31.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 41.39 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/41.39 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 41.39 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.75/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.22

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