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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 46.22 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 46.22 and 9.44 is: 14.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 46.22 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/46.22 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 46.22 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.32/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.16

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