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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.24, 63.75 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.24, 63.75 and 45.11 is: 62.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.24 : 63.75 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.24/63.75 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.24x = 63.75 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.24x = 2,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875.76/46.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.19

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