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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 46.12 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 46.12 and 30.52 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 46.12 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/46.12 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 46.12 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 1,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407.58/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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