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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 45.63 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 45.63 and 15.19 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 45.63 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/45.63 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 45.63 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.01/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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