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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.47, 45.67 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.47, 45.67 and 12.42 is: 18.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.47 : 45.67 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.47/45.67 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.47x = 45.67 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.47x = 566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.99/30.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.61

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