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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.81, 64.50 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.81, 64.50 and 39.44 is: 54.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.81 : 64.50 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.81/64.50 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.81x = 64.50 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.81x = 2,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543.53/46.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.34

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