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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46, 69.08 and 30.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46, 69.08 and 30.08 is: 45.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46 : 69.08 = 30.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46/69.08 = 30.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46x = 69.08 × 30.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46x = 2,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.93/46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.17

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