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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 45.75 and 28.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 45.75 and 28.41 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 45.75 = 28.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/45.75 = 28.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 45.75 × 28.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 1,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299.76/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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