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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.68, 46.02 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.68, 46.02 and 14.43 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.68 : 46.02 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.68/46.02 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.68x = 46.02 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.68x = 663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.95/30.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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