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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 45.18 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 45.18 and 22.55 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 45.18 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/45.18 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 45.18 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 1,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.03/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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