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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 46.00 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 46.00 and 30.07 is: 45.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 46.00 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/46.00 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 46.00 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 1,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.14/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.12

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