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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.89, 46.26 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.89, 46.26 and 19.46 is: 29.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.89 : 46.26 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.89/46.26 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.89x = 46.26 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.89x = 900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.22/30.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.14

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