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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 64.46 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 64.46 and 45.07 is: 62.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 64.46 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/64.46 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 64.46 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904.89/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.24

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