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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.68, 62.48 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.68, 62.48 and 30.84 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.68 : 62.48 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.68/62.48 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.68x = 62.48 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.68x = 1,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.88/41.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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