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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 46.17 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 46.17 and 21.83 is: 32.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 46.17 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/46.17 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 46.17 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 1,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007.66/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.72

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