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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.99, 46.49 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.99, 46.49 and 10.71 is: 16.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.99 : 46.49 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.99/46.49 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.99x = 46.49 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.99x = 497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.85/30.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.07

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