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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.68, 46.29 and 30.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.68, 46.29 and 30.68 is: 46.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.68 : 46.29 = 30.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.68/46.29 = 30.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.68x = 46.29 × 30.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.68x = 1,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420.02/30.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.29

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