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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.61, 45.89 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.61, 45.89 and 14.59 is: 21.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.61 : 45.89 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.61/45.89 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.61x = 45.89 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.61x = 669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.23/30.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.87

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