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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.70, 64.32 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.70, 64.32 and 46.56 is: 64.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.70 : 64.32 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.70/64.32 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.70x = 64.32 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.70x = 2,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994.74/46.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.13

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