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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 45.50 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 45.50 and 11.07 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 45.50 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/45.50 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 45.50 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.90/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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