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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 69.23 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 69.23 and 30.96 is: 46.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 69.23 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/69.23 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 69.23 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143.21/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.45

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