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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 45.26 and 24.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 45.26 and 24.89 is: 37.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 45.26 = 24.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/45.26 = 24.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 45.26 × 24.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 1,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.70/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.17

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