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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 45.25 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 45.25 and 13.04 is: 19.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 45.25 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/45.25 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 45.25 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.06/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.56

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