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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 64.22 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 64.22 and 30.95 is: 42.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 64.22 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/64.22 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 64.22 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 1,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987.13/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.72

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