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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 64.70 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 64.70 and 46.47 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 64.70 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/64.70 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 64.70 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 3,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006.38/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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