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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 45.18 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 45.18 and 24.13 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 45.18 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/45.18 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 45.18 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 1,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.19/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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