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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.35, 45.20 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.35, 45.20 and 28.86 is: 42.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.35 : 45.20 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.35/45.20 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.35x = 45.20 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.35x = 1,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.33/30.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.98

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