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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 45.60 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 45.60 and 9.02 is: 13.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 45.60 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/45.60 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 45.60 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.45/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.54

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