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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.59, 45.89 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.59, 45.89 and 15.38 is: 23.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.59 : 45.89 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.59/45.89 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.59x = 45.89 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.59x = 705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.79/30.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.07

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