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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.01, 41.39 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.01, 41.39 and 22.22 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.01 : 41.39 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.01/41.39 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.01x = 41.39 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.01x = 919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.69/30.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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