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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 45.82 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 45.82 and 22.98 is: 34.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 45.82 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/45.82 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 45.82 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 1,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053.01/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.44

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