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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 42.10 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 42.10 and 22.64 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 42.10 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/42.10 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 42.10 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.82/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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