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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 63.44 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 63.44 and 45.12 is: 61.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 63.44 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/63.44 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 63.44 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 2,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862.41/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.69

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