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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 45.64 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 45.64 and 19.80 is: 29.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 45.64 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/45.64 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 45.64 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.67/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.65

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