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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 45.18 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 45.18 and 15.66 is: 23.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 45.18 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/45.18 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 45.18 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.52/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.51

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