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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 64.73 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 64.73 and 30.32 is: 41.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 64.73 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/64.73 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 64.73 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 1,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.78/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.81

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