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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 45.73 and 28.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 45.73 and 28.38 is: 42.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 45.73 = 28.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/45.73 = 28.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 45.73 × 28.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 1,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.75/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.35

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