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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.87, 46.29 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.87, 46.29 and 13.74 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.87 : 46.29 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.87/46.29 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.87x = 46.29 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.87x = 636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.02/30.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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