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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.73, 46.05 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.73, 46.05 and 13.59 is: 20.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.73 : 46.05 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.73/46.05 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.73x = 46.05 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.73x = 625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.82/30.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.37

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