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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 45.76 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 45.76 and 24.46 is: 36.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 45.76 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/45.76 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 45.76 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 1,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.06/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.61

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