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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 46.02 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 46.02 and 12.63 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 46.02 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/46.02 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 46.02 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.23/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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