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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 45.38 and 23.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 45.38 and 23.38 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 45.38 = 23.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/45.38 = 23.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 45.38 × 23.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 1,060.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.98/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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