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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 46.05 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 46.05 and 30.06 is: 44.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 46.05 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/46.05 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 46.05 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 1,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384.26/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.97

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