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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 41.80 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 41.80 and 22.10 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 41.80 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/41.80 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 41.80 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.78/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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