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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.92, 64.22 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.92, 64.22 and 45.52 is: 62.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 64.22 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/64.22 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 64.22 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 2,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923.29/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.30

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