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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.31, 45.47 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.31, 45.47 and 12.30 is: 18.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.31 : 45.47 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.31/45.47 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.31x = 45.47 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.31x = 558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.99/30.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.44

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