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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 64.26 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 64.26 and 45.66 is: 63.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 64.26 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/64.26 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 64.26 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 2,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934.11/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.48

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