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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.86, 42.55 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.86, 42.55 and 22.65 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.86 : 42.55 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.86/42.55 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.86x = 42.55 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.86x = 963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.76/30.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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