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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.73, 46.10 and 14.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.73, 46.10 and 14.70 is: 22.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.73 : 46.10 = 14.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.73/46.10 = 14.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.73x = 46.10 × 14.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.73x = 677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.67/30.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.05

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