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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 45.53 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 45.53 and 24.99 is: 37.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 45.53 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/45.53 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 45.53 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 1,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.79/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.35

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