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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 45.38 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 45.38 and 30.32 is: 45.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 45.38 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/45.38 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 45.38 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 1,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375.92/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.26

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