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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 70.20 and 30.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 70.20 and 30.75 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 70.20 = 30.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/70.20 = 30.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 70.20 × 30.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 2,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.65/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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