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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 42.72 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 42.72 and 22.22 is: 30.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 42.72 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/42.72 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 42.72 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.02/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.64

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