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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.71, 64.53 and 39.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.71, 64.53 and 39.87 is: 55.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.71 : 64.53 = 39.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.71/64.53 = 39.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.71x = 64.53 × 39.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.71x = 2,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572.61/46.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.08

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