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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.69, 70.05 and 30.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.69, 70.05 and 30.64 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 70.05 = 30.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/70.05 = 30.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 70.05 × 30.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 2,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.33/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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