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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 70.10 and 30.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 70.10 and 30.43 is: 45.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 70.10 = 30.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/70.10 = 30.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 70.10 × 30.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.14/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.70

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