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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.99, 64.82 and 30.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.99, 64.82 and 30.59 is: 42.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.99 : 64.82 = 30.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.99/64.82 = 30.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.99x = 64.82 × 30.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.99x = 1,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982.48/46.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.19

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