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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.25, 45.38 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.25, 45.38 and 14.22 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.25 : 45.38 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.25/45.38 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.25x = 45.38 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.25x = 645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.30/30.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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