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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.47, 64.14 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.47, 64.14 and 30.95 is: 42.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.47 : 64.14 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.47/64.14 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.47x = 64.14 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.47x = 1,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985.13/46.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.72

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