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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.87, 45.81 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.87, 45.81 and 30.51 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.87 : 45.81 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.87/45.81 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.87x = 45.81 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.87x = 1,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397.66/30.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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