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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.60, 64.23 and 30.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.60, 64.23 and 30.20 is: 41.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.60 : 64.23 = 30.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.60/64.23 = 30.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.60x = 64.23 × 30.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.60x = 1,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939.75/46.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.63

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