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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.52, 143.24 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.52, 143.24 and 30.51 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.52 : 143.24 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.52/143.24 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.52x = 143.24 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.52x = 4,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370.10/95.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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