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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 46.31 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 46.31 and 12.86 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 46.31 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/46.31 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 46.31 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.55/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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