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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 46.25 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 46.25 and 30.12 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 46.25 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/46.25 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 46.25 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 1,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392.90/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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