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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 46.32 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 46.32 and 21.80 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 46.32 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/46.32 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 46.32 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 1,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.78/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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