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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 45.73 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 45.73 and 12.45 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 45.73 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/45.73 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 45.73 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.53/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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