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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.19, 45.22 and 14.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.19, 45.22 and 14.98 is: 22.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.19 : 45.22 = 14.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.19/45.22 = 14.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.19x = 45.22 × 14.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.19x = 677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.35/30.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.44

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