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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 64.27 and 31.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 64.27 and 31.82 is: 43.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 64.27 = 31.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/64.27 = 31.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 64.27 × 31.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.91/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.94

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