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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 64.36 and 31.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 64.36 and 31.09 is: 42.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 64.36 = 31.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/64.36 = 31.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 64.36 × 31.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 2,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000.95/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.90

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