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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 64.20 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 64.20 and 45.63 is: 62.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 64.20 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/64.20 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 64.20 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929.45/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.80

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