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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 62.20 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 62.20 and 46.04 is: 62.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 62.20 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/62.20 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 62.20 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 2,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863.69/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.20

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