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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 46.06 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 46.06 and 28.15 is: 42.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 46.06 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/46.06 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 46.06 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 1,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.59/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.25

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