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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 64.31 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 64.31 and 30.22 is: 41.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 64.31 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/64.31 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 64.31 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 1,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943.67/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.72

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