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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 64.57 and 30.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 64.57 and 30.41 is: 41.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 64.57 = 30.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/64.57 = 30.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 64.57 × 30.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 1,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963.57/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.99

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