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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.00, 44.89 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.00, 44.89 and 22.17 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.00 : 44.89 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.00/44.89 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.00x = 44.89 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.00x = 995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.32/30.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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