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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 45.86 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 45.86 and 14.58 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 45.86 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/45.86 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 45.86 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.64/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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