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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 41.54 and 22.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 41.54 and 22.72 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 41.54 = 22.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/41.54 = 22.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 41.54 × 22.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.79/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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