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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 46.13 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 46.13 and 30.76 is: 46.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 46.13 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/46.13 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 46.13 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 1,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418.96/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.04

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