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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 41.78 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 41.78 and 22.10 is: 30.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 41.78 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/41.78 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 41.78 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.34/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.47

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