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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.92, 64.70 and 31.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.92, 64.70 and 31.38 is: 43.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 64.70 = 31.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/64.70 = 31.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 64.70 × 31.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 2,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029.81/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.26

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