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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 64.55 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 64.55 and 34.55 is: 47.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 64.55 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/64.55 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 64.55 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 2,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230.20/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.68

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