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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.92, 42.70 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.92, 42.70 and 22.32 is: 30.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.92 : 42.70 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.92/42.70 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.92x = 42.70 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.92x = 953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.06/30.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.82

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