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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.84, 46.26 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.84, 46.26 and 10.55 is: 15.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.84 : 46.26 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.84/46.26 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.84x = 46.26 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.84x = 487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.81/30.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.82

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