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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 45.16 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 45.16 and 13.01 is: 19.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 45.16 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/45.16 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 45.16 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.47/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.49

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