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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.24, 45.37 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.24, 45.37 and 9.95 is: 14.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.24 : 45.37 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.24/45.37 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.24x = 45.37 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.24x = 451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.38/30.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.93

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