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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 46.42 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 46.42 and 30.24 is: 45.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 46.42 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/46.42 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 46.42 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 1,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.74/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.58

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