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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.08, 45.14 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.08, 45.14 and 14.08 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.08 : 45.14 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.08/45.14 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.08x = 45.14 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.08x = 635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.57/30.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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