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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.93, 46.35 and 15.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.93, 46.35 and 15.69 is: 23.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.93 : 46.35 = 15.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.93/46.35 = 15.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.93x = 46.35 × 15.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.93x = 727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.23/30.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.51

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