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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 45 and 22.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 45 and 22.86 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 45 = 22.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/45 = 22.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 45 × 22.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 1,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028.70/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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