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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.09, 45.14 and 8.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.09, 45.14 and 8.72 is: 13.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 45.14 = 8.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/45.14 = 8.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 45.14 × 8.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.57/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.08

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