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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 46.17 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 46.17 and 14.54 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 46.17 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/46.17 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 46.17 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 671.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.31/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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