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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 69.93 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 69.93 and 30.54 is: 45.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 69.93 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/69.93 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 69.93 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 2,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135.66/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.81

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