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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.89, 46.35 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.89, 46.35 and 16.46 is: 24.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.89 : 46.35 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.89/46.35 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.89x = 46.35 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.89x = 762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.69/30.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.69

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