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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 45.90 and 30.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 45.90 and 30.68 is: 45.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 45.90 = 30.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/45.90 = 30.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 45.90 × 30.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 1,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407.98/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.68

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