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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 41.58 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 41.58 and 22.87 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 41.58 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/41.58 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 41.58 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.82/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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