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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 69.98 and 30.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 69.98 and 30.43 is: 45.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 69.98 = 30.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/69.98 = 30.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 69.98 × 30.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 2,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129.49/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.57

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