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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 45.98 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 45.98 and 10.37 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 45.98 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/45.98 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 45.98 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.53/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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