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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.84, 45.89 and 30.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.84, 45.89 and 30.57 is: 45.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.84 : 45.89 = 30.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.84/45.89 = 30.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.84x = 45.89 × 30.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.84x = 1,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402.70/30.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.48

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