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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.71, 64.38 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.71, 64.38 and 45.93 is: 63.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.71 : 64.38 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.71/64.38 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.71x = 64.38 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.71x = 2,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956.97/46.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.30

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