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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 45.60 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 45.60 and 23.14 is: 34.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 45.60 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/45.60 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 45.60 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 1,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055.18/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.64

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