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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 64.42 and 30.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 64.42 and 30.08 is: 41.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 64.42 = 30.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/64.42 = 30.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 64.42 × 30.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 1,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.95/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.52

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