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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 45.89 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 45.89 and 28.17 is: 42.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 45.89 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/45.89 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 45.89 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 1,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292.58/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.21

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