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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 64.62 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 64.62 and 30.48 is: 42.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 64.62 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/64.62 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 64.62 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 1,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969.62/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.05

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