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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 63.69 and 30.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 63.69 and 30.61 is: 42.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 63.69 = 30.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/63.69 = 30.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 63.69 × 30.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 1,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.55/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.25

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