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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 42.54 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 42.54 and 22.59 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 42.54 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/42.54 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 42.54 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.98/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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