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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 69.18 and 20.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 69.18 and 20.11 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 69.18 = 20.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/69.18 = 20.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 69.18 × 20.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 1,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391.21/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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