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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 45.19 and 8.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 45.19 and 8.75 is: 13.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 45.19 = 8.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/45.19 = 8.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 45.19 × 8.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.41/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.13

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