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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.45, 45.64 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.45, 45.64 and 15.98 is: 23.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.45 : 45.64 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.45/45.64 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.45x = 45.64 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.45x = 729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.33/30.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.95

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