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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.41 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.41 and 11.68 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.41 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.41 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.41 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.07/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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