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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 45.98 and 22.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 45.98 and 22.56 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 45.98 = 22.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/45.98 = 22.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 45.98 × 22.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 1,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.31/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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