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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 64.20 and 30.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 64.20 and 30.98 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 64.20 = 30.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/64.20 = 30.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 64.20 × 30.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 1,989.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989.19/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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