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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 45.63 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 45.63 and 24.50 is: 36.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 45.63 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/45.63 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 45.63 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 1,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117.71/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.67

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