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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 63.79 and 30.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 63.79 and 30.71 is: 42.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 63.79 = 30.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/63.79 = 30.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 63.79 × 30.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 1,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.07/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.38

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