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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 42.45 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 42.45 and 30.74 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 42.45 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/42.45 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 42.45 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 1,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.91/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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