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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.31, 45.26 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.31, 45.26 and 24.13 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.31 : 45.26 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.31/45.26 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.31x = 45.26 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.31x = 1,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092.12/30.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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