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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.69, 63.95 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.69, 63.95 and 46.54 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 63.95 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/63.95 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 63.95 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 2,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976.23/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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