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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.76, 45.85 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.76, 45.85 and 28.16 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.76 : 45.85 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.76/45.85 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.76x = 45.85 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.76x = 1,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291.14/30.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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