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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 69.83 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 69.83 and 30.34 is: 45.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 69.83 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/69.83 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 69.83 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.64/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.42

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