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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.42, 45.65 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.42, 45.65 and 15.20 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.42 : 45.65 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.42/45.65 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.42x = 45.65 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.42x = 693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.88/30.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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