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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 45.13 and 30.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 45.13 and 30.90 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 45.13 = 30.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/45.13 = 30.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 45.13 × 30.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 1,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.52/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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