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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.84, 46.25 and 12.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.84, 46.25 and 12.79 is: 19.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.84 : 46.25 = 12.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.84/46.25 = 12.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.84x = 46.25 × 12.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.84x = 591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.47/30.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.18

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