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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.45, 45.68 and 21.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.45, 45.68 and 21.31 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.45 : 45.68 = 21.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.45/45.68 = 21.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.45x = 45.68 × 21.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.45x = 973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.22/30.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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