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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.73, 46.44 and 30.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.73, 46.44 and 30.73 is: 46.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.73 : 46.44 = 30.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.73/46.44 = 30.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.73x = 46.44 × 30.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.73x = 1,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.10/30.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.44

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