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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.02, 45 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.02, 45 and 16.52 is: 24.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.02 : 45 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.02/45 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.02x = 45 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.02x = 743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.40/30.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.76

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