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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.68, 46.14 and 30.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.68, 46.14 and 30.50 is: 45.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.68 : 46.14 = 30.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.68/46.14 = 30.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.68x = 46.14 × 30.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.68x = 1,407.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407.27/30.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.87

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