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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.46, 64.09 and 30.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.46, 64.09 and 30.94 is: 42.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.46 : 64.09 = 30.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.46/64.09 = 30.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.46x = 64.09 × 30.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.46x = 1,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982.79/46.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.68

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