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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 64.14 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 64.14 and 45.56 is: 62.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 64.14 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/64.14 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 64.14 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921.90/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.49

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