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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 46.43 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 46.43 and 19.54 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 46.43 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/46.43 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 46.43 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.91/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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