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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.79, 64.62 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.79, 64.62 and 30.22 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.79 : 64.62 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.79/64.62 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.79x = 64.62 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.79x = 1,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.74/46.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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