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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.36, 45.53 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.36, 45.53 and 10.06 is: 15.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.36 : 45.53 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.36/45.53 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.36x = 45.53 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.36x = 458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.03/30.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.09

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