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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 46.17 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 46.17 and 28.02 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 46.17 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/46.17 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 46.17 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293.68/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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