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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 45.44 and 30.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 45.44 and 30.56 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 45.44 = 30.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/45.44 = 30.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 45.44 × 30.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.65/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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