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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.19, 45.27 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.19, 45.27 and 9.90 is: 14.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.19 : 45.27 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.19/45.27 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.19x = 45.27 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.19x = 448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.17/30.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.85

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