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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.27, 45.39 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.27, 45.39 and 15.06 is: 22.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.27 : 45.39 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.27/45.39 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.27x = 45.39 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.27x = 683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.57/30.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.58

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