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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 45.77 and 28.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 45.77 and 28.67 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 45.77 = 28.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/45.77 = 28.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 45.77 × 28.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 1,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311.85/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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