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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.31, 63.58 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.31, 63.58 and 45.14 is: 61.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.31 : 63.58 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.31/63.58 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.31x = 63.58 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.31x = 2,869.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869.78/46.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.97

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