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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.09, 63.23 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.09, 63.23 and 45.07 is: 61.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.09 : 63.23 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.09/63.23 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.09x = 63.23 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.09x = 2,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849.78/46.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.83

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