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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.38, 63.98 and 30.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.38, 63.98 and 30.82 is: 42.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.38 : 63.98 = 30.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.38/63.98 = 30.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.38x = 63.98 × 30.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.38x = 1,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971.86/46.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.52

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