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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.68, 46.25 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.68, 46.25 and 28.52 is: 42.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.68 : 46.25 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.68/46.25 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.68x = 46.25 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.68x = 1,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.05/30.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.99

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