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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.38, 41.96 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.38, 41.96 and 22.18 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 41.96 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/41.96 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 41.96 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 930.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.67/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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