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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 45.72 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 45.72 and 28.44 is: 42.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 45.72 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/45.72 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 45.72 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 1,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.28/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.41

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