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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 46.02 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 46.02 and 14.65 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 46.02 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/46.02 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 46.02 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.19/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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