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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.94, 46.64 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.94, 46.64 and 30.53 is: 46.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.94 : 46.64 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.94/46.64 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.94x = 46.64 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.94x = 1,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424.11/30.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.03

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