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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 45.69 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 45.69 and 30.09 is: 44.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 45.69 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/45.69 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 45.69 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 1,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374.81/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.88

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