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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 64.22 and 40.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 64.22 and 40.38 is: 55.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 64.22 = 40.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/64.22 = 40.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 64.22 × 40.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 2,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593.30/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.62

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