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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 45.43 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 45.43 and 14.87 is: 22.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 45.43 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/45.43 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 45.43 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.28/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.29

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