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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.16, 45.23 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.16, 45.23 and 13.03 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.16 : 45.23 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.16/45.23 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.16x = 45.23 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.16x = 589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.35/30.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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