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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.38, 64.42 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.38, 64.42 and 45.16 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.38 : 64.42 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.38/64.42 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.38x = 64.42 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.38x = 2,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909.21/46.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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