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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 45.99 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 45.99 and 9.29 is: 13.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 45.99 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/45.99 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 45.99 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.36/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.94

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