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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 45.86 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 45.86 and 12.53 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 45.86 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/45.86 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 45.86 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.33/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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