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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.76, 46.31 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.76, 46.31 and 21.80 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.76 : 46.31 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.76/46.31 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.76x = 46.31 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.76x = 1,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.73/30.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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