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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 64.35 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 64.35 and 46.45 is: 64.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 64.35 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/64.35 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 64.35 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989.06/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.07

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