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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.02, 41.40 and 22.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.02, 41.40 and 22.66 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.02 : 41.40 = 22.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.02/41.40 = 22.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.02x = 41.40 × 22.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.02x = 938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.12/30.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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