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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 45.39 and 22.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 45.39 and 22.25 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 45.39 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/45.39 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 45.39 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 1,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.93/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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