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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 63.84 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 63.84 and 45.34 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 63.84 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/63.84 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 63.84 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 2,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894.51/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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