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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.49, 45.82 and 22.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.49, 45.82 and 22.93 is: 34.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.49 : 45.82 = 22.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.49/45.82 = 22.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.49x = 45.82 × 22.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.49x = 1,050.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.65/30.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.46

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