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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.81, 46.14 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.81, 46.14 and 23.19 is: 34.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.81 : 46.14 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.81/46.14 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.81x = 46.14 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.81x = 1,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069.99/30.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.73

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