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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.94, 46.34 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.94, 46.34 and 19.51 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.94 : 46.34 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.94/46.34 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.94x = 46.34 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.94x = 904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.09/30.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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