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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.85, 46.24 and 15.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.85, 46.24 and 15.61 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.85 : 46.24 = 15.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.85/46.24 = 15.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.85x = 46.24 × 15.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.85x = 721.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.81/30.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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