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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.22, 86.03 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.22, 86.03 and 30.22 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.22 : 86.03 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.22/86.03 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.22x = 86.03 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.22x = 2,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599.83/57.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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