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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.89, 46.37 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.89, 46.37 and 21.85 is: 32.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.89 : 46.37 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.89/46.37 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.89x = 46.37 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.89x = 1,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.84/30.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.79

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