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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.31, 45.43 and 24.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.31, 45.43 and 24.64 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.31 : 45.43 = 24.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.31/45.43 = 24.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.31x = 45.43 × 24.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.31x = 1,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.22/30.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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