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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.51, 46.10 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.51, 46.10 and 30.51 is: 46.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.51 : 46.10 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.51/46.10 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.51x = 46.10 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.51x = 1,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406.59/30.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.10

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