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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 63.90 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 63.90 and 45.90 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 63.90 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/63.90 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 63.90 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 2,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933.34/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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