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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.73, 46.02 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.73, 46.02 and 28.17 is: 42.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.73 : 46.02 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.73/46.02 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.73x = 46.02 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.73x = 1,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.38/30.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.19

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