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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 64.58 and 44.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 64.58 and 44.83 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 64.58 = 44.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/64.58 = 44.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 64.58 × 44.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895.12/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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