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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 63.99 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 63.99 and 45.66 is: 62.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 63.99 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/63.99 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 63.99 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 2,922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922.02/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.74

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