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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.97, 46.41 and 20.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.97, 46.41 and 20.15 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.97 : 46.41 = 20.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.97/46.41 = 20.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.97x = 46.41 × 20.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.97x = 935.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.16/30.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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