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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 41.55 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 41.55 and 22.83 is: 31.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 41.55 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/41.55 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 41.55 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.59/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.49

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