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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.89, 45.96 and 30.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.89, 45.96 and 30.58 is: 45.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.89 : 45.96 = 30.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.89/45.96 = 30.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.89x = 45.96 × 30.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.89x = 1,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405.34/30.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.50

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