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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.70, 64.43 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.70, 64.43 and 30.11 is: 41.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.70 : 64.43 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.70/64.43 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.70x = 64.43 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.70x = 1,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939.84/46.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.54

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