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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 46.17 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 46.17 and 15.59 is: 23.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 46.17 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/46.17 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 46.17 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.91/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.35

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