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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 42.08 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 42.08 and 22.22 is: 30.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 42.08 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/42.08 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 42.08 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.02/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.62

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