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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.87, 46.23 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.87, 46.23 and 21.82 is: 32.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.87 : 46.23 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.87/46.23 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.87x = 46.23 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.87x = 1,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008.74/30.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.68

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