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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 64.26 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 64.26 and 34.92 is: 48.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 64.26 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/64.26 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 64.26 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 2,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243.96/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.13

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