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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 64.44 and 42.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 64.44 and 42.36 is: 58.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 64.44 = 42.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/64.44 = 42.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 64.44 × 42.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 2,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729.68/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.48

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