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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.25, 69.38 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.25, 69.38 and 30.19 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.25 : 69.38 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.25/69.38 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.25x = 69.38 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.25x = 2,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.48/46.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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