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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.74, 45.86 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.74, 45.86 and 28.94 is: 43.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.74 : 45.86 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.74/45.86 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.74x = 45.86 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.74x = 1,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326.81/30.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.17

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