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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 42.28 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 42.28 and 22.92 is: 31.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 42.28 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/42.28 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 42.28 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.06/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.61

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