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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.25, 45.30 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.25, 45.30 and 14.99 is: 22.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.25 : 45.30 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.25/45.30 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.25x = 45.30 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.25x = 678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.88/30.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.44

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