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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.84, 46.14 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.84, 46.14 and 20.42 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.84 : 46.14 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.84/46.14 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.84x = 46.14 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.84x = 942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.18/30.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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