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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 64.38 and 31.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 64.38 and 31.15 is: 42.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 64.38 = 31.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/64.38 = 31.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 64.38 × 31.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.44/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.97

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