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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 45.74 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 45.74 and 13.39 is: 20.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 45.74 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/45.74 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 45.74 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.46/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.07

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