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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 45.39 and 11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 45.39 and 11 is: 16.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 45.39 = 11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/45.39 = 11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 45.39 × 11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.24/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.50

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