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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 46.04 and 30.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 46.04 and 30.01 is: 45.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 46.04 = 30.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/46.04 = 30.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 46.04 × 30.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 1,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381.66/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.12

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