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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.94, 46.21 and 28.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.94, 46.21 and 28.03 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.94 : 46.21 = 28.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.94/46.21 = 28.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.94x = 46.21 × 28.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.94x = 1,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295.27/30.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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