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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.64, 45.86 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.64, 45.86 and 30.11 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.64 : 45.86 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.64/45.86 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.64x = 45.86 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.64x = 1,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380.81/30.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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