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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 46.08 and 30.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 46.08 and 30.36 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 46.08 = 30.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/46.08 = 30.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 46.08 × 30.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 1,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.99/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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