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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.29, 45.36 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.29, 45.36 and 22.61 is: 33.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.29 : 45.36 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.29/45.36 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.29x = 45.36 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.29x = 1,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.59/30.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.86

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