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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 46.34 and 10.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 46.34 and 10.61 is: 15.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 46.34 = 10.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/46.34 = 10.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 46.34 × 10.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.46/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.90

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