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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.45 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.45 and 10.67 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.45 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.45 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.45 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.57/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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