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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 45.89 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 45.89 and 22.05 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 45.89 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/45.89 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 45.89 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 1,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011.76/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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