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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 45.88 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 45.88 and 30.12 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 45.88 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/45.88 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 45.88 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 1,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381.91/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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