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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 64.06 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 64.06 and 45.04 is: 62.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 64.06 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/64.06 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 64.06 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 2,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885.14/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.48

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