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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 45.36 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 45.36 and 30.54 is: 45.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 45.36 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/45.36 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 45.36 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 1,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.29/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.18

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