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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 63.52 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 63.52 and 45.02 is: 61.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 63.52 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/63.52 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 63.52 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 2,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859.67/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.63

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