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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 44.65 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 44.65 and 30.70 is: 44.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 44.65 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/44.65 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 44.65 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 1,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.76/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.65

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