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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.86, 64.65 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.86, 64.65 and 30.52 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.86 : 64.65 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.86/64.65 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.86x = 64.65 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.86x = 1,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973.12/46.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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