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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 46.01 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 46.01 and 22.13 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 46.01 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/46.01 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 46.01 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 1,018.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.20/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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