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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.74, 46.21 and 28.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.74, 46.21 and 28.43 is: 42.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.74 : 46.21 = 28.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.74/46.21 = 28.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.74x = 46.21 × 28.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.74x = 1,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313.83/30.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.74

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