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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 64.47 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 64.47 and 30.38 is: 41.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 64.47 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/64.47 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 64.47 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 1,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958.60/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.90

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