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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.46, 64.16 and 39.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.46, 64.16 and 39.58 is: 54.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.46 : 64.16 = 39.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.46/64.16 = 39.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.46x = 64.16 × 39.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.46x = 2,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539.45/46.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.66

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