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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 45.60 and 24.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 45.60 and 24.43 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 45.60 = 24.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/45.60 = 24.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 45.60 × 24.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 1,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114.01/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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