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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 45.82 and 30.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 45.82 and 30.57 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 45.82 = 30.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/45.82 = 30.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 45.82 × 30.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 1,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.72/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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