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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 64.27 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 64.27 and 45.67 is: 62.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 64.27 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/64.27 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 64.27 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934.89/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.88

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