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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.00, 44.97 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.00, 44.97 and 15.53 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.00 : 44.97 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.00/44.97 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.00x = 44.97 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.00x = 698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.10/30.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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