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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 45.97 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 45.97 and 19.22 is: 28.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 45.97 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/45.97 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 45.97 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.54/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.85

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