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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 46.43 and 10.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 46.43 and 10.38 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 46.43 = 10.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/46.43 = 10.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 46.43 × 10.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.04/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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