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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.45 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.45 and 22.28 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.45 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.45 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.45 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.19/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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