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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.41, 64.07 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.41, 64.07 and 30.03 is: 41.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.41 : 64.07 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.41/64.07 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.41x = 64.07 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.41x = 1,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.02/46.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.46

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