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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.97, 46.45 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.97, 46.45 and 10.68 is: 16.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.97 : 46.45 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.97/46.45 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.97x = 46.45 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.97x = 496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.09/30.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.02

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