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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 64.70 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 64.70 and 30.53 is: 42.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 64.70 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/64.70 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 64.70 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 1,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.05/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.09

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