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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 45.80 and 7.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 45.80 and 7.71 is: 11.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 45.80 = 7.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/45.80 = 7.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 45.80 × 7.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.12/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.56

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