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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.41, 45.62 and 11.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.41, 45.62 and 11.16 is: 16.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.41 : 45.62 = 11.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.41/45.62 = 11.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.41x = 45.62 × 11.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.41x = 509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.06/30.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.74

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