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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.21, 41.70 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.21, 41.70 and 22.95 is: 31.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.21 : 41.70 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.21/41.70 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.21x = 41.70 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.21x = 957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.02/30.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.68

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