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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.84, 46.05 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.84, 46.05 and 30.28 is: 45.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.84 : 46.05 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.84/46.05 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.84x = 46.05 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.84x = 1,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.39/30.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.21

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