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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 46.20 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 46.20 and 16.36 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 46.20 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/46.20 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 46.20 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.76/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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