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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 45.86 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 45.86 and 12.56 is: 18.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 45.86 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/45.86 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 45.86 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.71/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.81

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