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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 64.22 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 64.22 and 39.65 is: 54.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 64.22 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/64.22 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 64.22 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 2,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.80/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.82

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