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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.50, 45.74 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.50, 45.74 and 14.25 is: 21.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.50 : 45.74 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.50/45.74 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.50x = 45.74 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.50x = 651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.80/30.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.37

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