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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 63.88 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 63.88 and 45.19 is: 61.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 63.88 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/63.88 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 63.88 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 2,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886.74/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.96

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