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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 45.92 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 45.92 and 11.34 is: 17.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 45.92 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/45.92 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 45.92 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.76/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.02

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