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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 46.33 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 46.33 and 11.65 is: 17.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 46.33 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/46.33 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 46.33 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.74/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.46

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