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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.74, 45.84 and 28.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.74, 45.84 and 28.82 is: 42.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.74 : 45.84 = 28.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.74/45.84 = 28.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.74x = 45.84 × 28.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.74x = 1,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.11/30.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.98

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