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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.42, 63.70 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.42, 63.70 and 45.61 is: 62.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.42 : 63.70 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.42/63.70 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.42x = 63.70 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.42x = 2,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.51/46.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.59

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