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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 45.96 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 45.96 and 30.44 is: 45.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 45.96 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/45.96 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 45.96 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 1,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.14/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.31

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