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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 46.25 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 46.25 and 16.38 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 46.25 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/46.25 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 46.25 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.38/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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