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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 45.74 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 45.74 and 12.48 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 45.74 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/45.74 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 45.74 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.84/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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