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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 46 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 46 and 30.33 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 46 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/46 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 46 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 1,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.95/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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