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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 45.90 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 45.90 and 28.08 is: 41.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 45.90 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/45.90 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 45.90 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 1,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288.87/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.87

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