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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 46.04 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 46.04 and 20.54 is: 30.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 46.04 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/46.04 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 46.04 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.67/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.84

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