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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 64.82 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 64.82 and 46.16 is: 64.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 64.82 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/64.82 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 64.82 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 2,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992.09/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.15

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