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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 64.25 and 42.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 64.25 and 42.55 is: 58.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 64.25 = 42.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/64.25 = 42.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 64.25 × 42.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 2,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733.46/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.62

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