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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 45.40 and 16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 45.40 and 16 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 45.40 = 16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/45.40 = 16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 45.40 × 16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.40/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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