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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 42.39 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 42.39 and 22.53 is: 31.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 42.39 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/42.39 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 42.39 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.05/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.12

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