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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 46.09 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 46.09 and 9.35 is: 14.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 46.09 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/46.09 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 46.09 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.71/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.02

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