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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 63.99 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 63.99 and 45.93 is: 62.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 63.99 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/63.99 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 63.99 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 2,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939.06/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.88

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