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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 69.84 and 30.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 69.84 and 30.60 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 69.84 = 30.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/69.84 = 30.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 69.84 × 30.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137.10/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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