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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.09, 41.48 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.09, 41.48 and 22.32 is: 30.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 41.48 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/41.48 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 41.48 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.72/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.77

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