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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.25, 45.36 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.25, 45.36 and 22.22 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.25 : 45.36 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.25/45.36 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.25x = 45.36 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.25x = 1,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007.84/30.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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