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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 69.02 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 69.02 and 30.03 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 69.02 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/69.02 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 69.02 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 2,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072.52/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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