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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 64.73 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 64.73 and 30.55 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 64.73 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/64.73 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 64.73 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 1,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.18/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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