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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.81, 46.18 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.81, 46.18 and 12.78 is: 19.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.81 : 46.18 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.81/46.18 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.81x = 46.18 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.81x = 590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.18/30.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.16

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