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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 42.34 and 22.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 42.34 and 22.90 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 42.34 = 22.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/42.34 = 22.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 42.34 × 22.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.55/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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