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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 46.10 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 46.10 and 17.92 is: 26.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 46.10 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/46.10 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 46.10 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.21/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.87

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