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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 63.56 and 30.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 63.56 and 30.50 is: 42.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 63.56 = 30.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/63.56 = 30.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 63.56 × 30.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 1,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938.58/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.10

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