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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 46.50 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 46.50 and 24.27 is: 36.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 46.50 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/46.50 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 46.50 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 1,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.29/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.46

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