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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 64.62 and 42.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 64.62 and 42.27 is: 58.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 64.62 = 42.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/64.62 = 42.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 64.62 × 42.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 2,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731.73/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.34

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