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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 69.76 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 69.76 and 30.30 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 69.76 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/69.76 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 69.76 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113.33/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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