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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.75, 64.59 and 42.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.75, 64.59 and 42.20 is: 58.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.75 : 64.59 = 42.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.75/64.59 = 42.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.75x = 64.59 × 42.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.75x = 2,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725.70/46.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.30

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