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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 46.03 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 46.03 and 9.32 is: 13.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 46.03 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/46.03 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 46.03 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 429.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.00/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.98

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