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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.91, 64.96 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.91, 64.96 and 45.99 is: 63.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.91 : 64.96 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.91/64.96 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.91x = 64.96 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.91x = 2,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987.40/46.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.68

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