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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.21, 41.71 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.21, 41.71 and 22.02 is: 30.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.21 : 41.71 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.21/41.71 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.21x = 41.71 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.21x = 918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.34/30.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.40

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