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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.02, 45.04 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.02, 45.04 and 9.73 is: 14.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.02 : 45.04 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.02/45.04 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.02x = 45.04 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.02x = 438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.22/30.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.60

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