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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.48, 64.12 and 30.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.48, 64.12 and 30.91 is: 42.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.48 : 64.12 = 30.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.48/64.12 = 30.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.48x = 64.12 × 30.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.48x = 1,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.95/46.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.64

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