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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 46.11 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 46.11 and 22.69 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 46.11 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/46.11 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 46.11 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 1,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.24/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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