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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 45.86 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 45.86 and 22.96 is: 34.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 45.86 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/45.86 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 45.86 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 1,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.95/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.48

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