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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 46.09 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 46.09 and 30.34 is: 45.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 46.09 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/46.09 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 46.09 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 1,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.36/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.24

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