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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 46.26 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 46.26 and 30.02 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 46.26 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/46.26 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 46.26 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 1,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.49/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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