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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 70.11 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 70.11 and 30.55 is: 45.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 70.11 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/70.11 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 70.11 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 2,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141.86/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.74

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