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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 63.94 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 63.94 and 30.76 is: 42.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 63.94 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/63.94 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 63.94 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 1,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.47/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.45

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