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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 46.14 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 46.14 and 10.48 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 46.14 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/46.14 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 46.14 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.47/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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