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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.09, 63.58 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.09, 63.58 and 30.55 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.09 : 63.58 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.09/63.58 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.09x = 63.58 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.09x = 1,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.07/46.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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