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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 42.29 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 42.29 and 22.45 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 42.29 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/42.29 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 42.29 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.09/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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