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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 46.22 and 9.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 46.22 and 9.14 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 46.22 = 9.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/46.22 = 9.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 46.22 × 9.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.32/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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