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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.51, 45.76 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.51, 45.76 and 12.47 is: 18.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.51 : 45.76 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.51/45.76 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.51x = 45.76 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.51x = 570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.71/30.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.71

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