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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.51, 42.08 and 22.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.51, 42.08 and 22.29 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.51 : 42.08 = 22.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.51/42.08 = 22.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.51x = 42.08 × 22.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.51x = 937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.85/30.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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