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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 41.55 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 41.55 and 22.35 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 41.55 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/41.55 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 41.55 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.88/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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