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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.20, 45.27 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.20, 45.27 and 12.17 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.20 : 45.27 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.20/45.27 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.20x = 45.27 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.20x = 550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.71/30.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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