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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 45.89 and 30.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 45.89 and 30.08 is: 45.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 45.89 = 30.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/45.89 = 30.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 45.89 × 30.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 1,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379.99/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.16

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