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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.89, 46.29 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.89, 46.29 and 20.74 is: 31.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.89 : 46.29 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.89/46.29 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.89x = 46.29 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.89x = 959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.94/30.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.08

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