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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.24, 41.68 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.24, 41.68 and 22.95 is: 31.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.24 : 41.68 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.24/41.68 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.24x = 41.68 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.24x = 956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.58/30.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.63

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