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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 45.85 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 45.85 and 30.10 is: 44.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 45.85 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/45.85 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 45.85 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 1,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379.93/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.95

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