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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 64.19 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 64.19 and 45.79 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 64.19 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/64.19 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 64.19 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 2,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939.21/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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