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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.68, 45.92 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.68, 45.92 and 28.91 is: 43.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.68 : 45.92 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.68/45.92 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.68x = 45.92 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.68x = 1,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327.31/30.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.26

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