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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 64.08 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 64.08 and 30.88 is: 42.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 64.08 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/64.08 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 64.08 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 1,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978.79/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.65

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