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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.40 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.40 and 20.24 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.40 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.40 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.40 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.14/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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