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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 64.75 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 64.75 and 30.34 is: 41.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 64.75 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/64.75 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 64.75 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 1,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964.19/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.85

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