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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 41.68 and 20.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 41.68 and 20.99 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 41.68 = 20.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/41.68 = 20.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 41.68 × 20.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.65/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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