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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 46.32 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 46.32 and 9.50 is: 14.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 46.32 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/46.32 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 46.32 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.04/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.25

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