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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.34 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.34 and 22.08 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.34 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.34 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.34 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.87/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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