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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 45.80 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 45.80 and 28.50 is: 42.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 45.80 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/45.80 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 45.80 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 1,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305.16/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.38

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