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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 45.52 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 45.52 and 21.87 is: 32.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 45.52 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/45.52 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 45.52 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.52/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.68

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