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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.73, 62.46 and 30.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.73, 62.46 and 30.87 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.73 : 62.46 = 30.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.73/62.46 = 30.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.73x = 62.46 × 30.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.73x = 1,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.14/41.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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