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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.16, 45.22 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.16, 45.22 and 20.06 is: 30.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.16 : 45.22 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.16/45.22 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.16x = 45.22 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.16x = 907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.11/30.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.08

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