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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 46.28 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 46.28 and 15.64 is: 23.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 46.28 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/46.28 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 46.28 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.82/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.44

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