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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.79, 64.50 and 45.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.79, 64.50 and 45.33 is: 62.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.79 : 64.50 = 45.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.79/64.50 = 45.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.79x = 64.50 × 45.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.79x = 2,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924.06/46.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.50

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