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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 45.17 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 45.17 and 22.43 is: 33.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 45.17 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/45.17 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 45.17 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 1,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.11/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.58

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