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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 46.07 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 46.07 and 28.60 is: 43.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 46.07 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/46.07 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 46.07 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 1,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317.80/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.12

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