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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 45.56 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 45.56 and 14.34 is: 21.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 45.56 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/45.56 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 45.56 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.33/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.49

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