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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.69, 64.44 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.69, 64.44 and 45.02 is: 62.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 64.44 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/64.44 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 64.44 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 2,901.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901.25/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.14

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