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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 42.56 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 42.56 and 22.24 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 42.56 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/42.56 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 42.56 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.53/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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