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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 45.82 and 24.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 45.82 and 24.57 is: 36.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 45.82 = 24.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/45.82 = 24.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 45.82 × 24.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 1,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.80/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.79

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