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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.30, 85.90 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.30, 85.90 and 30.22 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.30 : 85.90 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.30/85.90 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.30x = 85.90 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.30x = 2,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595.90/57.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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