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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 45.60 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 45.60 and 15.18 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 45.60 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/45.60 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 45.60 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.21/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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