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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.92, 46.36 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.92, 46.36 and 19.50 is: 29.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.92 : 46.36 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.92/46.36 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.92x = 46.36 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.92x = 904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.02/30.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.24

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