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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 45.39 and 13.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 45.39 and 13.15 is: 19.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 45.39 = 13.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/45.39 = 13.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 45.39 × 13.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 596.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.88/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.73

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