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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 45.36 and 29.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 45.36 and 29.86 is: 44.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 45.36 = 29.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/45.36 = 29.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 45.36 × 29.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 1,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.45/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.82

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