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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 45.40 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 45.40 and 20.14 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 45.40 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/45.40 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 45.40 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 914.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.36/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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