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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.29, 45.64 and 28.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.29, 45.64 and 28.63 is: 43.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.29 : 45.64 = 28.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.29/45.64 = 28.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.29x = 45.64 × 28.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.29x = 1,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.77/30.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.15

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