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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 42.42 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 42.42 and 22.54 is: 31.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 42.42 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/42.42 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 42.42 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.15/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.14

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