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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.09, 44.96 and 22.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.09, 44.96 and 22.46 is: 33.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 44.96 = 22.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/44.96 = 22.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 44.96 × 22.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 1,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.46/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.55

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