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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 46.27 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 46.27 and 20.58 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 46.27 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/46.27 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 46.27 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.22/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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