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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 45.78 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 45.78 and 14.50 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 45.78 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/45.78 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 45.78 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.81/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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