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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 41.53 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 41.53 and 16.28 is: 22.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 41.53 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/41.53 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 41.53 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.13/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.47

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