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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 69.84 and 30.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 69.84 and 30.63 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 69.84 = 30.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/69.84 = 30.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 69.84 × 30.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139.20/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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