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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.24, 63.67 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.24, 63.67 and 45.23 is: 62.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.24 : 63.67 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.24/63.67 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.24x = 63.67 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.24x = 2,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879.25/46.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.27

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