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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.21, 64.20 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.21, 64.20 and 45.79 is: 63.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.21 : 64.20 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.21/64.20 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.21x = 64.20 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.21x = 2,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939.49/46.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.61

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