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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.74, 45.62 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.74, 45.62 and 30.32 is: 45.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.74 : 45.62 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.74/45.62 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.74x = 45.62 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.74x = 1,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.20/30.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.00

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