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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.46 and 21.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.46 and 21.09 is: 31.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.46 = 21.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.46 = 21.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.46 × 21.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 979.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.88/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.65

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