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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 45.68 and 22.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 45.68 and 22.84 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 45.68 = 22.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/45.68 = 22.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 45.68 × 22.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043.10/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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