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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 46 and 20.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 46 and 20.53 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 46 = 20.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/46 = 20.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 46 × 20.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.38/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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