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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.50, 64.23 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.50, 64.23 and 30.15 is: 41.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.50 : 64.23 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.50/64.23 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.50x = 64.23 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.50x = 1,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936.53/46.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.65

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