Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 45.02 and 11
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30, 45.02 and 11 is: 16.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30 : 45.02 = 11 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30/45.02 = 11/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30x = 45.02 × 11 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30x = 495.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495.22/30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16.51
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