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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.49, 45.38 and 30.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.49, 45.38 and 30.35 is: 45.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.49 : 45.38 = 30.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.49/45.38 = 30.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.49x = 45.38 × 30.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.49x = 1,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377.28/30.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.17

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