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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 45.83 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 45.83 and 12.52 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 45.83 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/45.83 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 45.83 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.61/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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