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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 45.63 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 45.63 and 20.30 is: 30.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 45.63 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/45.63 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 45.63 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.29/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.39

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