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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.20, 41.68 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.20, 41.68 and 22.92 is: 31.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.20 : 41.68 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.20/41.68 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.20x = 41.68 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.20x = 955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.31/30.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.63

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