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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 45.92 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 45.92 and 13.53 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 45.92 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/45.92 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 45.92 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.04/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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