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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 64.56 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 64.56 and 30.42 is: 41.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 64.56 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/64.56 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 64.56 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 1,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963.92/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.98

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