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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 45.38 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 45.38 and 14.24 is: 21.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 45.38 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/45.38 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 45.38 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.21/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.36

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