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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.35, 69.54 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.35, 69.54 and 30.10 is: 45.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.35 : 69.54 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.35/69.54 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.35x = 69.54 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.35x = 2,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092.66/46.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.15

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