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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 64.22 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 64.22 and 30.19 is: 41.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 64.22 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/64.22 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 64.22 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 1,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938.33/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.64

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