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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 46.41 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 46.41 and 10.67 is: 15.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 46.41 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/46.41 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 46.41 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.96/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.99

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