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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.85, 46.24 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.85, 46.24 and 17.83 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.85 : 46.24 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.85/46.24 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.85x = 46.24 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.85x = 824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.46/30.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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