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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.27, 41.73 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.27, 41.73 and 22.04 is: 30.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.27 : 41.73 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.27/41.73 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.27x = 41.73 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.27x = 919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.52/30.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.38

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