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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.24, 45.40 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.24, 45.40 and 12.24 is: 18.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.24 : 45.40 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.24/45.40 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.24x = 45.40 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.24x = 555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.70/30.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.38

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