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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 69.92 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 69.92 and 30.34 is: 45.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 69.92 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/69.92 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 69.92 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 2,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.45/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.56

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