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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.36, 45.46 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.36, 45.46 and 21.78 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.36 : 45.46 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.36/45.46 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.36x = 45.46 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.36x = 990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.12/30.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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