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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 42.20 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 42.20 and 28.46 is: 39.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 42.20 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/42.20 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 42.20 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201.01/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.46

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