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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.46, 69.56 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.46, 69.56 and 30.17 is: 45.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.46 : 69.56 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.46/69.56 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.46x = 69.56 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.46x = 2,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098.84/46.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.17

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