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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 46.13 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 46.13 and 11.75 is: 17.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 46.13 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/46.13 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 46.13 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.97/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.63

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