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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.31, 41.82 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.31, 41.82 and 22.11 is: 30.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.31 : 41.82 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.31/41.82 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.31x = 41.82 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.31x = 924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.40/30.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.50

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