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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 46 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 46 and 15.48 is: 23.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 46 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/46 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 46 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.08/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.20

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