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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 45.21 and 14.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 45.21 and 14.96 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 45.21 = 14.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/45.21 = 14.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 45.21 × 14.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.30/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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