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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.45, 64.05 and 39.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.45, 64.05 and 39.97 is: 55.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.45 : 64.05 = 39.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.45/64.05 = 39.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.45x = 64.05 × 39.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.45x = 2,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559.88/46.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.11

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