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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 42.33 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 42.33 and 22.50 is: 31.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 42.33 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/42.33 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 42.33 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.43/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.03

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