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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.37, 64.01 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.37, 64.01 and 30 is: 41.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.37 : 64.01 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.37/64.01 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.37x = 64.01 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.37x = 1,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920.30/46.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.41

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