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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 45.20 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 45.20 and 22.15 is: 33.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 45.20 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/45.20 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 45.20 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 1,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001.18/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.24

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