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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.92, 64.69 and 42.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.92, 64.69 and 42.33 is: 58.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 64.69 = 42.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/64.69 = 42.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 64.69 × 42.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 2,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738.33/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.36

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