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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 46.13 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 46.13 and 21.81 is: 32.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 46.13 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/46.13 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 46.13 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 1,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006.10/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.72

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