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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 46.34 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 46.34 and 12.85 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 46.34 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/46.34 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 46.34 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.47/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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