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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.59, 45.60 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.59, 45.60 and 28.85 is: 43.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.59 : 45.60 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.59/45.60 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.59x = 45.60 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.59x = 1,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315.56/30.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.01

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