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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 46.03 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 46.03 and 15.46 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 46.03 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/46.03 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 46.03 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.62/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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