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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.89, 46.11 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.89, 46.11 and 30.66 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.89 : 46.11 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.89/46.11 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.89x = 46.11 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.89x = 1,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413.85/30.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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