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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.49, 45.70 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.49, 45.70 and 12.19 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.49 : 45.70 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.49/45.70 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.49x = 45.70 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.49x = 557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.02/30.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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