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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.61, 45.93 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.61, 45.93 and 10.34 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.61 : 45.93 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.61/45.93 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.61x = 45.93 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.61x = 474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.81/30.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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