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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 46.05 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 46.05 and 28.80 is: 43.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 46.05 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/46.05 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 46.05 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 1,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326.24/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.21

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