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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.31, 45.43 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.31, 45.43 and 14.29 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.31 : 45.43 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.31/45.43 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.31x = 45.43 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.31x = 649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.19/30.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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