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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 44.94 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 44.94 and 22.45 is: 33.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 44.94 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/44.94 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 44.94 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 1,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008.90/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.59

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