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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.16, 63.68 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.16, 63.68 and 45 is: 62.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.16 : 63.68 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.16/63.68 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.16x = 63.68 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.16x = 2,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865.60/46.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.08

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