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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 45.78 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 45.78 and 10.23 is: 15.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 45.78 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/45.78 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 45.78 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.33/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.35

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