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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.39, 45.51 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.39, 45.51 and 20.22 is: 30.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.39 : 45.51 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.39/45.51 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.39x = 45.51 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.39x = 920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.08/30.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.27

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