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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 46.18 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 46.18 and 23.69 is: 35.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 46.18 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/46.18 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 46.18 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 1,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.65/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.38

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