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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 64.31 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 64.31 and 45.23 is: 62.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 64.31 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/64.31 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 64.31 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 2,908.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908.19/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.38

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