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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 45.48 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 45.48 and 20.22 is: 30.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 45.48 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/45.48 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 45.48 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 919.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.61/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.35

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