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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.47 and 12.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.47 and 12.94 is: 19.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.47 = 12.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.47 = 12.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.47 × 12.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.32/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.42

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