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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 45.88 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 45.88 and 30.51 is: 45.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 45.88 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/45.88 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 45.88 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 1,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.72/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.48

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