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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 42.23 and 22.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 42.23 and 22.46 is: 30.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 42.23 = 22.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/42.23 = 22.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 42.23 × 22.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.33/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.99

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