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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.87, 46.33 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.87, 46.33 and 24.46 is: 36.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.87 : 46.33 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.87/46.33 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.87x = 46.33 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.87x = 1,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.23/30.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.71

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