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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 64.79 and 31.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 64.79 and 31.18 is: 43.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 64.79 = 31.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/64.79 = 31.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 64.79 × 31.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 2,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.15/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.05

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