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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.69, 69.96 and 30.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.69, 69.96 and 30.63 is: 45.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 69.96 = 30.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/69.96 = 30.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 69.96 × 30.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 2,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.87/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.90

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