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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.68, 42.39 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.68, 42.39 and 22.53 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.68 : 42.39 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.68/42.39 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.68x = 42.39 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.68x = 955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.21/30.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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