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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 64.58 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 64.58 and 46.13 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 64.58 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/64.58 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 64.58 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 2,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978.52/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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