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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 45.65 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 45.65 and 12.40 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 45.65 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/45.65 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 45.65 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.06/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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