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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.84, 45.98 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.84, 45.98 and 30.44 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.84 : 45.98 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.84/45.98 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.84x = 45.98 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.84x = 1,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.63/30.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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