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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.39, 45.60 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.39, 45.60 and 12.35 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.39 : 45.60 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.39/45.60 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.39x = 45.60 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.39x = 563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.10/30.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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