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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 42.38 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 42.38 and 22.94 is: 31.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 42.38 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/42.38 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 42.38 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.20/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.67

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