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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.70, 64.05 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.70, 64.05 and 45.94 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.70 : 64.05 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.70/64.05 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.70x = 64.05 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.70x = 2,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942.46/46.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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