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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.50, 64.22 and 42.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.50, 64.22 and 42.65 is: 58.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.50 : 64.22 = 42.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.50/64.22 = 42.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.50x = 64.22 × 42.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.50x = 2,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739.25/46.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.91

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