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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 63.95 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 63.95 and 45.95 is: 62.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 63.95 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/63.95 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 63.95 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 2,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938.50/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.60

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