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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.08 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.08 and 30.42 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.08 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.08 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.08 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 1,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.75/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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